Special Education Paraprofessional (Middle School)

Kelly Pediatric Therapy; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (W2) immediately

Mentorship program with Clinical team

School-Based Academy and support

Team Tuesday networking

Job summary

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support middle school students with disabilities in Newville, PA for the 26/27 school year. The role involves promoting academic growth, independence, communication, and social-emotional development in inclusive settings.

Must have experience in a school setting working with Special Education classes. You will work closely with teachers and therapists to implement IEP goals, reinforce learning, and provide behavioral

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting working with Special Education classes.
• Knowledge of IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Support middle school students with disabilities in individual, small-group, and inclusive classroom settings.
• Assist teachers with implementing IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications.
• Reinforce instruction through guided practice and direct student support.
• Provide behavioral support using positive behavior intervention strategies.
• Assist with personal care tasks and safe mobility as needed.
• Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and communication attempts.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AAC devices

Assistive technology

Job description

Job Description

Special Education Paraprofessional (Middle School)

Kelly Pediatric Therapyis looking to partner withSpecial Education ParaprofessionalsinNewville, PAto support middle school students with disabilities for the 26/27 School Year. This position works closely with students to promote academic growth, independence, communication, and social-emotional development.

Must have experience in a school setting working with Special Education classes to be considered.

Perks

• We offer competitive rates, W2 position.
• KPTprovides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders.
• School-Based Academy: We provide the support and community that a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and to be successful.
• Team Tuesday: Join our monthly Team Tuesdays via Zoom where you can connect with other KPTprofessionals to ask questions, share resources, and network.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supportmiddle school studentswith disabilities in individual, small-group, and inclusive classroom settings
• Assist special education teachers with implementing IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications
• Reinforce instruction through guided practice and direct student support
• Provide behavioral support using positive behavior intervention strategies
• Assist students withpersonal care needs, includingtoileting, hygiene, feeding, and mobility
• Physically assist students with transfers in and out of wheelchairs, positioning, and safe mobility
• Supportnonverbal and minimally verbal studentsby assisting withAAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devicesand communication systems
• Monitor and document student progress, behavior, and communication attempts
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and other school activities
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom resources
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists (speech, OT, PT), and other service providers
• Maintain student confidentiality in compliance with FERPA and district policies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children or adolescents in special education is required
• Knowledge of special education practices and student behavior support strategies
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to lift, position, and assist students, includingtransfers to and from wheelchairs
• Ability to assist withtoileting, feeding, and personal care tasks
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the school day
• Ability to respond quickly in situations requiring student safety

Skills and Abilities

• Patience, empathy, and a respectful, supportive approach with adolescents
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced school environment
• Comfort working with assistive technology, including AAC devices

#MyPTS

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

Looking to impact the future of children’s lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Com